§ 84. Mr. Marcus Samuelasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what decision has yet been arrived at as to the future of Westminster Green; and whether he can give an assurance that sympathetic consideration will be given to ensuring that this historic site shall remain an open space for all time?
§ Captain WallaceMy hon. Friend is not, I think, referring to an open space but to the site of an existing building which, if the building were demolished, might be added to Parliament Square. This proposal involves financial difficulties which have not yet been overcome, and the matter is still under the consideration of my right hon. Friend.
§ Mr. R. C. MorrisonIn view of the urgency of this matter, could not the Financial Secretary take some steps to get a decision one way or the other at an early date?
§ Captain WallaceI am afraid I cannot say more than that it is under the consideration of the Chancellor.